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Patent GB-189703172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoves and Cooking Ranges.
Inventor: MITCHELL JOHN NICOL
Filed: 1897-02-06
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 3172. Mitchell, J. N., and Morrison, W. Feb. 6. Cooking-ranges, convertible close and open.-In convertible close and open cooking-ranges, the part of the hot-plate covering the firegrate is arranged to slide back as indicated at k<1>, and a sliding flue A, which may be telescopic, is drawn forward when an open fire is io be used. The back flue E, which is provided with a damper F, is narrower than the width of the flue A, so that, when the latter is pushed back, it encloses the flue E, a portion a<2>, Fig. 4, of the upper part being cut away for this purpose. A plate a<4> covers the cutaway portion when the flue is drawn out, as seen in Fig. 2, but slides over the recessed part a<7> when the flue is pushed back. A grid G covers the front of the flue A in the close position, and by means of hooks formed upon it, and by the detachable support H, the grid can be used as a trivet, toast rack, &c., its use for the latter purpose being illustrated in dotted lines in Fig. 2. When the flue A is telescopic, it may abut against the flue E, the cut-away portion being unnecessary.
Patent GB-189704391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heating Devices.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1897-02-18
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 4391. Heys, W. E., [Chedville, A. D.]. Feb. 18. Heating by electricity.-A resistant wire B is wound on a notched sheet A of asbestos board, or on an asbestos tube. The ends of the resisting and connecting wires B, F are clinched by eyelets C. The sheet is then n enclosed between two other asbestos b o a r d s E, which are attached with silicate of potash. A tube may be enclosed in another asbestos tube. The whole is then placed in a metal case, which may be of sheet metal D, folded and joined at its edges. Such heaters may be used in electric and other vehicles.
Patent GB-189714757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam Engines.
Inventor: FIRTH GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1897-06-18
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 14,757. Firth, G. H. June 18. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to governors in which the throttle or other controlling-gear not only is adjusted by the balls directly, but receives a further adjustment which continues so long as the balls are displaced from a certain normal situation. The ball arms g are mounted on a rotary casing F and are capable of raising or lowering the spindle C through the medium of the head H. The gear for effecting the supplementary adjustment is contained in the rotary casing F. It comprises an arrangement of worm gear deriving motion from its connection with the stationary pinion K. This gear is such that, whenever the worm-wheel Q rises above or falls below its normal position so as to engage with one of the worms N, N<1>, the spindle C is screwed into or out of the head H. To prevent too sudden a downward movement of the spindle C, a spring is provided at the top, or an arm is made to press on the collar u by a spring U furnished with means S, T for putting it in tension.
Patent GB-189716093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counting and Scoring or Indicating Apparatus especially applicable to Games.
Inventor: BOEHME EMIL
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 16,093. B÷hme, E. July 6. Scoring and marking. -A counting and scoring or indicating apparatus, especially applicable to games and described as intended for scoring billiards, is formed of a casing having a front E with two numbered dials F, G thereon, and an opening e, through which the outer numbered edges of three dials B, C, D are visible. The two dials B, C are mounted upon a spindle a, the first fixed thereto, and the second free thereon ; the dial D is fixed on the spindle a<1>. The hands f<1> and g are fixed on the spindles a, a' respectively, and therefore turn with the dials B, D respectively ; the hand f is connected to the dial C. The dial B is concentrically placed behind the dial C, but has a thickened edge, so that its front surface and the surface of the dial C are both in the same plane. The dials C, B, D are used to score hundreds, tens, and units respectively, by means of the hands f, f<1>, and g. A method of employing the apparatus so as to start at 500 and score first backwards to zero and then upwards again, is described.
Patent GB-189716442-A (GB)
Title: A New Form of Artificial Fly or Insect for Angling Purposes.
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
Filed: 1897-07-12
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 16,442. Baker, J. July 12. Artificial bait and flies.-Bait and flies are made separately from the hook, a hole being left in the body through which the barb of the hook is passed. In the case of double hooks the bait is placed between them, and secured by a piece of gut fastened to the shank of the hook.
Patent GB-189716539-A (GB)
Title: Mounting Hexagonal Prism Lights for Windows.
Inventor: EWEN JOHN MEIGGS
Filed: 1897-07-13
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 16,539. Ewen, J. M. July 13. Glazing windows; tiling.-Hexagonal or like prismatic plates or tiles D are secured within a frame A by metal ribbons or strips B which are fixed to the frame and bent between the plates or sections, Flanged distance-pieces E F keep the corners of the plates in position. The frame may be made of steel, copper-plated, and the filled-in frame may be immersed in an electrolytic bath to make it water-tight.
Patent GB-189716635-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Motor to be Driven by Steam or other Motive Fluid.
Inventor: LOHMANN CONRAD FRIEDRICH CHRIS
Filed: 1897-07-13
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 16,635. Lohmann, C. F. C. July 13. Steam &c. turbines.-Two cupped or coned discs A, C, mounted respectively upon the spindles a, G, have radially-inclined blades B, F at their peripheries, and may be adjusted relatively to each o her by means of the set-screws e, g<1>. The steam or motive fluid traverses the pipes and passages H<1>, h, H, and, discharging through h<3>, impinges upon the blades B, causing the discs A, C to rotate in opposite directions. The chimney I causes a draught when the motor is working, and it is stated that, by increasing the size of the discs A, C together with that of the chimney, this draught may be utilized for driving the motor.
Patent GB-189720372-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Driving Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS EWART
Filed: 1897-09-04
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 20,372. White, T. E., and Read, C. Sept. 4. Toothed gearing.-An internally-toothed wheel A drives a pinion consisting of two discs Y supporting a ring of rollers S on pivots to reduce friction. The support for the pinion is adjustable towards or from the axis of the wheel A by screws. The gear is part of a driving-mechanism for cycles.
Patent GB-189721038-A (GB)
Title: A New Table, with Certain Combinations, suitable for the Use of Bakers, Confectioners, Cooks, and the like or similar Trades.
Inventor: GARNISH GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-14
Granted: 1898-09-14
Abstract: 21,038. Garnish, G., Lemon, J. R., and Ellacott, J. A. Sept. 14. Tables.-Relates to tables for the use of bakers, confectioners, cooks, &c. The top A, which may be in two or more parts, is connected with the frame by hinges of special form, and may be turned up like a box lid, or may be removed altogether. Each hinge consists of a strap D jointed to a pin B which engages in a socket C. Under one end of the top is a marble pastry slab J, and alongside it a well for containing ice &c. and a dish K to receive substances to be cooled. The remainder of the upper part of the frame is divided into compartments L, and the lower part of the frame may have a shelf G, a rack for metal sheets or large dishes, and a cupboard I. A chopping-table F<1> slides beneath the slab J ; when drawn out it is supported by the stay F<2>. The whole table is mounted on castors so as to be movable.
Patent GB-189722570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Outdoor Seats.
Inventor: ENGLISH WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-02
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 22,570. English, W. Oct. 2. Seat protectors.-The cover consists of a surface c formed by narrow strips of wood fastened side by side to an endless band d. Upon the cover being pulled so as to bring the dry side uppermost, the wiper g removes any moisture from the surface passing it.
Patent GB-189723929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Bars.
Inventor: BULLOWS WILFRED LAWSON
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 23,929. Bullows, W. L. Oct. 18. Saddles.-Saddle-bars are made with a solid body of wrought or malleable cast iron, and with a hinged guard or thumb bit C, having a spring catch fitted within it for holding it in either the open or the closed position. A roller may be mounted upon the body part.
Patent GB-189725849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governor Valves for Regulating Steam Supply.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-11-06
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 25,849. Boult, A. J., [Rundle, J. N.]. Nov. 6. Centrifugal governors. -In a casing in the supply pipe to a steam engine is pivoted a centrifugal governor of well-known type, which is rotated by the action of the entering steam on a spiral 16. The sliding collar 26 is connected by rods 23 with the tube 8, which, together with the fixed cone 10, acts as a throttle valve. The rods 23 are also connected at their upper ends to a weighted lever, the position of the fulcrum of which can be adjusted by a set-screw projecting through the casing, thereby varying the load on the governor.
Patent GB-189730493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles.
Inventor: ROSENSTOCK MORITZ
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 30,493. Rosenstock, M. Dec. 24. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-A cap 6 formed with a nozzle 7 is secured to the neck 4 of the bottle by means of a bayonet-joint 16, and is locked in position, so that it cannot be removed without breaking, by a V-spring 14, which engages in recesses in the cap and neck. The neck is normally closed by the valve 8, which is formed with a guide-stem 9 and upwardly-p r o j e c t i n g horns 10 to regulate its movement. The valve is also formed with a projecting rim or flange 17, which, in conjunction with the nozzle 7, prevents the valve being held off its seat. Grooves 11 are formed in the cap, or in the edge of the valve, to permit the outward flow of the contents. The valve permits the bottle to be emptied, but prevents refilling.
Patent GB-189808806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mud Removing and Braking Apparatus for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: KLINGER ADALBERT JULIUS GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 8806. Klinger, A. J. G. J. April 15. G u a r d s , mud ; brakes.- Relates to mud-removing and braking apparatus for cycles and the like. Arms a are clipped to the fork b of the machine, and have telescopic extensions d adjustable by set-screws e. The bars d carry a brush p mounted on a spindle f and adapted to be rotated by a pulley g driven from the central portion m of a pulley k mounted on the spindle i. The arms h which carry the spindle i are pivoted at h<1> to the extensions d. Pulleys n are arranged on the spindle i upon which doublearmed levers r, s pivoted to the arms h are adapted to bear. The lower ends s of these levers are connected by cords y or an arrangement of levers to the brakeoperating lever. The arms d are normally adjusted so that the pulley k is in driving contact with the tyre, and the brush capable of revolution. A cover w prevents the mud from being thrown upwards. By pulling the cords y the ends r of the levers r, s come into contact with the pulleys n, and the pulley k with the wheel tyre, thereby exerting a braking action. The cleaning-apparatus or the brake may be used separately if desired.
Patent GB-189812486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: VOIGT ROBERT
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 12,486. Voigt, R., and Maurich, E. June 3. Cleaning bottles.-Relates to a bottle-washing machine in which means are provided for rotating the bottle while it is being brushed. Fig. 2 shows a plan. The bottle is supported by the bent arm q attached to the spindle of the bottom brush o. It is rotated by contact with the rubber bands f, which pass over the adjustable rotating pulleys k, k<1>. The bottle is brushed internally by the brush on the spindle c, and externally by the brush d.
Patent GB-189820402-A (GB)
Title: A Convertible Cane and Stool.
Inventor: SKOOG CARL GUSTAF
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 20,402. Skoog, C. G. Sept. 27. Stools.-Relates to a walking-stick which can be converted into a stool. The walking-stick is made up of telescoping sections, and encloses umbrellalike extensions which, when pulled out, form at the top the seat, and at the bottom the pedestal, as in Fig. 4. Fig. 2 shows in section the upper section a of the walking-stick, and the next lower section a<1> which telescopes in a. The extension rods of the seat are hinged to a stem b<3>, which is capable of rotating in the upper end of the section a<1>. The rods c<4>, which form the foot of the stool, are attached to a sliding ferrule c, which is fastened to the top of the section a<1> by a spring latch f<3>, when the rods c' are folded inside the cane. A tubular extension c<3> of the sliding ferrule c contains a second series of rods c<6>, c<10>, hinged to a ring, which are pulled out, Fig. 4, to form an additional support to the foot.
Patent GB-189820714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Frame and Chain Adjustment for Cycles.
Inventor: NEDDERMAN GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-01
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,714. Nedderman, G. H. Oct. 1. Chains, adjusting tension of; guards, mud; frames.-Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention applied to a bicycle. The rear forks d', d<2> are connected by a bolt e passing through slots in arms b<1>, b<2> extending backwards from the crank-axle bracket a. A sleeve v on the bolt e acts as a distance-piece, and carries a screw k working in a threaded hole in the bracket. The screw can be turned by a milled nut l fixed by a lock-nut m so as to move the bolt e in the slots for adjusting the chain. One end of the bolt e is fixed rigidly or detachably in the fork d', while the other end carries a lock-nut. The screw k may work in a threaded socket on the sleeve v, its head being secured to the bracket a, or it may be fixed to the sleeve so as not to turn, the adjustment being effected by a nut working between cheeks on the arm b<1>, or the screw may be fixed to the bracket, the nut being held against the sleeve by a projection thereon. In another arrangement, the nut carries a sleeve with internal and external threads of opposite direction engaging the screw and a socket fixed to the sleeve respectively. To allow the rear stays n', n<2>, Fig. 3, to move round the clamping-bolt of the saddle tube, the bolt is formed with a collar p<2> a little thicker than the stay end, and a flanged washer r is fitted at the other end ; the bolt, while clamping the saddle support in the tube, thus leaves the stays free to turn. A similar arrangement may be applied to one end of the bolt e. The mud guard x, Fig. 1. is connected by nuts to one, d<1>, of the rear forks, and its upper end x, Fig. 9, is secured to a bracket w on the corresponding stay m'. This arrangement allows the fork d<2> and stay m', when disconnected from the axle, to be swung round so as to allow the entire removal of the rear tyre.
Patent GB-189826888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Delivery of Sugar and other Substances in Measured Quantities.
Inventor: HADDOX GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,888. Haddox, G. W. Dec. 20. Measured quantities, delivering; measures of capacity.-The apparatus is for delivering sugar &c. which is stored in a hopper 2. A series of measuring-receptacles 4, of the double hopper form shown, are supported by cross-bars 16, 16, and each is fitted with a perforated filling and discharging slide 8, 9 operated by connecting- levers 14, 14 from a push-rod 17. The slides work through perforated guides 5, 7, and their apertures 10, 11 are so arranged that supply is cut off before discharge begins, and vice versÔ. The sugar is discharged through funnels 20 and 22. The capacity of the measures may be adjusted by a false side, adjustable by screw and nut.
Patent GB-189902966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering and Braking Mechanism for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PECK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2966. Peck, W. Feb. 9. Steering; brakes.-The axles B have trunnions b, mounted in bearings a in the axle-tree A, and are fixed to levers C, which are connected by a rod D. By operating the rod E<2> and bell crank E, the wheels turn parallel to each other. Each hub F has a band f, one end of which is attached to a projection f on a lever C, and the other end to a bell crank H pivoted on the same lever. The brake is applied by pulling the chain h<2> attached to the chain h which connects the bell cranks H.
Patent GB-189907611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Developing Trays.
Inventor: SHEPPARD AULEY BIDDLE
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7611. Sheppard, A. B., and Leech, J. P. April 11. Developing; trays.-The tray, which is transparent, has flanges 6 at the top of the sides, to prevent the splashing of the solution, and bootshaped ends 7, 8 to hold the contents for measurement when the tray is placed on end, the end 8 having measurement graduations 9 for the purpose. The plate to be developed is received at one end in hooks 10 on the bottom of the tray, and rests at the other end on projections 12. The bottom 14 at one end is slightly raised to cause the solution to flow towards the plate when the tray is laid horizontal, and curved ribs 15 are provided at the end to facilitate the rocking of the tray during development.
Patent GB-189908640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool-holders or Cutter Bars for Lathes.
Inventor: CASSAL HANS JOHN STEPHEN
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8640. Cassal, H. J. S. April 25. Tool-holders.-A lathe tool-holder has a shank A with a lug B on which the sleeve M is clamped by a sling E and screw F. The cutter is carried in an aperture P in a bolt 0, and can be set at any angle horizontally before being gripped between the bolt head and a washer S by tightening a nut R. The sleeve is prevented from rotating by a pin K, and can be adjusted vertically by a nut J, when the sling is free, to regulate the height of the cutter.
Patent GB-189910710-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Securing an Automatically Controlled Supply of Water to the Carbide of Calcium in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: ALLEN THOMAS GASKELL
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 10,710. Allen, T. G. May 23. Acetylene.-The supply of water to the carbide chambers C is effected and controlled by a flexible pipe A connected at B with the carbide chamber and supported at its upper end either by the gas holder L at D, or by a float E which is connected with the holder by a chain F. As the holder L descends, the open upper end of the pipe A is drawn below the water level, and, as the holder is raised by the gas supplied from the carbide chambers by the pipes K, the upper end of the pipe A is brought above the water level and the supply of water is again cut off. The pipe A is always sufficiently charged with water to prevent the gas from passing back from the holder.
Patent GB-189915201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rock Drill Heads or Chucks.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,201. Thompson, W. P., [Chapin & Manion]. July 24. Crowbars.-The tool shown is used for withdrawing rock drills from their holders. It consists of a forked lever H with pivoted claws h<3>, h<4> to hook on to the holder and a projection h' for pressing back the wedges which hold the drill.
Patent GB-189917804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: MASON HERBERT EVANS
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 17,804. Mason, H. E., and Mason, W. E. Sept. 4. Pedestal closets are fitted with seats by securing one or more blocks of some non-conductiog material, such as wood, to the rim of the basin. They may also be hinged at the back in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-189919851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Button Fasteners and Tools for Applying the same.
Inventor: LUCKING JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 19,851. Lucking, J. Oct. 3. Button-fasteners; button-setting pliers. - A buttonfastener, as shown in Fig. 8, is formed from wire of semicircular section with an eye b which is permanently secured to the shank of the button, the tongs a of the fastener lying close together. In a modification, the prongs are bent as shown in Fig. 10, and are set by turning them inwards. Figs. 4 and 8 show pliers for setting the buttons. The button is placed in a recess j in the lever e, the shank e fitting in a notch j<1> and the eye b in a recess k as shown. A cover l, pivoted at l<1>, is turned over the end of the lever to secure the parts in position. The lever f is formed with an anvil i. having sockets m, which, when their pliers are closed against the action of a spring n, clinches the prongs a outwards.
Patent GB-189922609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electric Lighting of Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HILL ERNEST ROWLAND
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 22,609. Hill, E. R. April 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A D. 1883]. Electric railways on a sectional conductor system. Conductors.-The system is particularly adapted for lighting vehicles on electric railways in which the three-wire system is employed, the supply conductors being in sections and alternately connected to the positive and negative mains. The lamps are arranged in two groups, and two sets of collectors are employed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the car 8, 9 runs on the neutral track 7. The sectional conductors 4, 6 are connected alternately to the mains 3 and 5, and two pairs of shoes 14, 15 are employed, the space between each pair being less than the space between the conductors 4 and 6. The shoes are connected, as shown, to the two sets of lamps 12, 13 and the motors 10 and 11. One set of lamps is thus always in circuit, and the motors are alternately in series and parallel. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement in which a train is fitted with two sets of lamps, and also the arrangement for a cross-over switch.
Patent GB-189922655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Loading and Un-loading Hoists.
Inventor: HALL JOHN STURDY
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,655. Hall, J. S., and Hall, C. E. V. Nov. 14. Lifts.-Relates to a hoist for casks &c. Fig. 2 shows a side elevation. A cradle D is suspended between parallel chains C, which pass round sprocket-wheels E at the top and bottom of the well. At each floor t w o - pronged forks A are pivoted, so that they can be either turned down into a horizontal position or raised into a vertical one. The cradle D is made of an iron bar or bars bent zig-zag fashion, so that it passes freely the forks A when unloaded. If it is desired to raise casks from the bottom to the top floor, say, the bottom fork A is lowered as shown, and the casks are rolled on to it. The ascending cradle picks them up, one at a time, and deposits them upon the first lowered fork which it reaches on the descending side. Should any of the upper forks be left down on the ascending side, they are raised out of the way by the ascending cask. The apparatus is adapted for any articles capable of rolling or sliding.
Patent GB-189923728-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Lead Plates for Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: WUILLOT MARCEL
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,728. Wuillot, M. Nov. 28. Secondary batteries.-Lead plates which are to be used in secondary batteries are cleaned and roughened by projecting against them a jet or spray of finely-pulverized hard substances such as sand, iron filings, &c. When accumulator plates are provided with thin ribs which are to be bent over to hold the active material in place, the sand blast and the like may be employed to bend the ribs.